which will
open a search window and you can enter where you are particularly looking
for;

as I would
like to rely mainly on the British National Archive file designations. Which are
in our context mainly within the KV 2/xxxx series

The
succession order will be the serial numbers.

Page
intiated 26 August 2019

Current
status: 10
September 2019

Believe it or not, the following is reflecting my > 4 years of comprehensive commitment.

As to get an understanding of the various "Funklinien" or W/T links Please
consider

German
reconstructed Funklinien map

Please click at the map-drawing as to open it in pdf

Please click at the hyperlink as
to open the regular document

HW 34-2 *****HW
34-2 final Report,
the ultimate R.S.S. Final Reporton GermanFunkabwehr and OrpoAnother, a bit
chaotic, apparently not well understood chapter, is:- on the implementation of
radio amateurs. The Nazi ruled state, maybe even before this era:
radio amateurism was not greatly supported by the German Administrations.
The numbers of HAM licences was about 475, and restrict to that number. Simply,
one had to await until someone handed-in his Ham licence (for example one has
passed away). Albeit, that in wartime
days, the policy was lifted a bit, and the wartime (Kriegsfunk) licences could
seemingly be obtained easier than was in the 1930s. Nevertheless, on the
other hand, there existed a quite greater numbers of so-called 'DE' 'licences' -
these were (listening) radio-amateurs, who were allowed to possess (and
constructing) short-wave receivers and operating them privately (even throughout
the war); who had to pass an exam controlled by the D.A.S.D. For it they were
tested on basic knowledge, but in particular on their ability in handling CW
(W/T) message traffic. It was just this source of well motivated, often young
enthusiasticmen, which was the 'pond' in which, in particular, the Abwehr derived their W/T
related personnel from. When you want to know more about it, please look at our D.A.S.D related subject series on our
index-page. They (The British within
the Final RSS report) wondered
about the frequent application of international HAM (Q- and other) codes, which
seems to have been unlikely in British military W/T practice. My good friend Rudolf Staritz
(97) (DL3CS) told me, that just the existence of these fellow 'radio-amateurs'
around, made his life bearable throughout this bleak period in life; like ever,
radio-amateurs are a special specimen, with a world-wide mutual understanding
(call it friendship) or (HAM spirit), also in our days. (AOB, I am (PA 0
AOB), a HAM since June 1961!) What we
should, however, never forget, is, the superb British R.S.S. services,
which intercepted almost all Abwehr related communication, and likely also most
other wireless traffic. This service, should be considered as 'War Decisive';
as by this means an unprecedented (overwhelming) knowledge of what happened in
German ruled War-effort, existed! The 'HW' series show, among other NA series,
to what extent they have penetrated into German wireless communications. These
efforts would not have been possible without: name it "Bletchley Park" and "GC &
HQ's" superb services!
(Combined
Intelligence/Espionage page, published on 2 September 2019)

KV 2/94 ...KV 2/99 *****Schellenberg
Survey, British interrogations
of '45It
has to be noticed, that currently we have to deal with the conversion of the
German military Abwehr into the S.S. controlled Amt VI into Mil. Amt. The
triggering event was the defection of the 'Vermehren couple' to
the British, in Istanbul, on 7-8 February 1944. Hitler responded (on 12
February) furiously and ordered:- that from-now-on the Abwehr should become
headed by the R.S.H.A. Admiral Canaris was instantly dismissed, and a
merging period being initiated. The big blow was the
failed assassination attempt on Hitler,
on20 July1944. Because the
Abwehr was heavily involved in this plot against Hitler, its leadership was
liquidated, amongst very many others. Now considering my
current ethic dilemma:
We encounter quite trustworthy statements.
Though, some men have been, in a period of their lives, more or
less, engaged in
atrocities;
or at least being responsible for it. For whatever reasons, they (often)
became involved in so-called
“Einsatz-Gruppen” in Russia. Their
doings have been well documented.
Though, my problem:- they constitute, quite often, the only
reliable source of eyewitnesses information; in the fields we are
currently dealing with. Astonishing, quite many of these men were in the
possession of an University Degree and often received a PhD as well; we
have to bear this always in mind. Which, by the way,
being much easier
- than to step-down at crucial moments in life;of which’s implications they might not have been aware of, when it
actually occurred. Albeit, that the sphere in which it all happened
- should have triggereddeep moral considerations.
Ignorance?
Are
they the only ones to be blamed? On the
other hand, there were also (some) personalities concerned in this bleak
environment, whom, for what ever circumstance, weren’t directly involved in
crimes against humanity; for instance:- Schellenberg and Wirsing; but they
bore, nevertheless, some responsibility.
Therefore: our engagement - in unrevealing dark aspects of history - does
still make sense. In
my perception: the value of this new contribution is the very fact that what
is dealt with, can hardly be found elsewhere. Because my sources are based
on the genuine British interrogation reports of mid 1945, thus recorded only
a couple months after the end of hostilities on 8/9 May 1945, in Europe.
Secondly: it does make sense to get also diverse information on Amt VI/Mil
Amt. As well as some inside vision the human person Dr. Walter Schellenberg.
As to the fact
that the British files of about mid 1945 accumulate to > 2,000 pages, it is
necessary to divide it into series of partitions. (Combined
Intelligence/Espionage page, published on 2 September 2019)

KV 2/140 *****Wirsing Giselheralias "Egmont"my reflections on Wirsing: An exception in the regular KV 2/xxx series. He
operated in the Nazi environment, but later on he created his own more critical
point of views. What is intriguing me, is, the fact that he acted within the
highest circles of the Third Reich. Since September 1944, with Schellenberg’s
backing, he created his “Egmont letters” (Egmont Briefe) ("Egmont"
originated from Wolfgang Goethe). ( Schellenberg supplied him with “Foreign
Intelligence Information” on a weekly basis. As to make tracing back the origins
- he worked from his Berlin home-address; and got envelopes with all the Mil Amt
(R.S.H.A. Amt VI) has got knowledge of; especially brought by a trusted courier.
The aim of the “letters” was to inform the upper circles of the Third Reich of
the state of affair outside Germany. The way it had been worded was “soft but
smart”, without too much offending. With some exceptions: Goering and Ribbentrop
(not mentioned - but surely also Goebbels) were not on the list of addressees. He
painted the real state of World Affairs far more realistic than did Goebbels’
propaganda machine; on the other hand, Himmler received a copy, as did
Kaltenbrunner even Keitel informed Hitler occasionally. The situation becomes at the end of
April 1945 “lunatic”. I am certain: - that no one of the readers have ever heard
of this story. As to emphasise his role, who would ever encounter such most
curious events? Please read it yourself. (Combined
Intelligence/Espionage page, published on 2 September 2019)

KV 2/144 ... KV 2/157 ( 2541 pages!) + KV 2/196 ...KV
2/201 + KV 1495 ... 1499
**********KLATT-OSTRO-JOSEPHINElecture lasting
2:47 in mp4
video For the Dutch SRS the
subject might, for some, have been a bit too much historical; as members generally
are focussing their attention upon surplus-radio rigs. What some do not
notice, is - that fiddling around with wartime radio gear - communications
during their favoured era - where mostly intercepted by the enemy interception
branches. Every body, at
least in Holland, is aware of the great work done at Bletchley Park in
deciphering their enemies Top Secret Codes. In many respect,we should be aware, that this latter fact - was the greatest contribution
- in shortening the duration of World War II!The implications of deciphering German secret
communications - is just what my KLATT-OSTRO-JOSEPHINE lecture is about.
Maybe hampering, is, that one necessitate a slightly different perception. Maybe, is reading
text also hampering, because reading generally is out of fashion nowadays. But, for those
intrigued by the concerned spying networks -
and their implications - this contribution is a wonderful opportunity to become
engaged in this comprehensive Survey. My presentations
do last regularly, say, 1:40 minutes; whereas this lecture takes just over 2:47. Too long? It is to
say, thatbetween the three chapters I have implemented
black slides; a comfortable moment for taking a
break. It is a real
miracle that 2 hours 47 minutes video film (including voice) takes only about
326 MB data! My advice download
it first, then instead of starting up your video player mode; thus safe it
first. This allows you in
a comfortable manner to interrupt the lecture, at will. As to enhance the
lecture message, I am speaking, during this occasion, quite slowly.
(Combined
Intelligence/Espionage page, published on 2 September 2019)

KV 2/266 - KV 2/159*****KV
2/266 -
KV 2/159,
Obst ↓ Rudolph& Count Ledebur's
CasesWe
will start with the Friedrich Rudolph case. He once was the Alst Leiter of
Abwehr (I) Stelle, in Paris between roughly - June 1940 and spring 1944.
We
will start with the Friedrich Rudolph case. He once was the Alst Leiter of
Abwehr (I) Stelle, in Paris between roughly - June 1940 and spring 1944 The
latter date is an estimation, as we will encounter different data from the
various sources interrogated, just in 1945 - 1946.
Supplemented as usual with my additional comments, always recognisable as: (AOB,
my comment)
Since 22 October '17, a new document belonging to the same complex has been
attached onto our website:
Pheiffer KV 2/267 But this latter document
makes more sense - when you first have digested the below noticed files: on
Rudoph and Graf Joseph Ledebur.
The latter date is an estimation, as
we will encounter different data from the various sources interrogated, just
in 1945 - 1946. Supplemented as usual with my additional comments,
always recognisable as: (AOB, my comment) Since 22 October'17 a new
document belonging to the same complex has been attached onto our website:
Pheiffer KV 2/267 But this latter document
makes more sense - when you first have digested the below noticed files: on
Rudoph and Graf Joseph Ledebur.
KV 2/159 Graf Josef Ledebur - Wicheln
(Combined
Intelligence/Espionage page, published on 2 September 2019)

KV 2/267 *****KV
2/267on
Dr, Erich Pheiffer's↑ Case, most extensive
file One of the most complete and interesting file series. Which is, originally, consisting of 307 (PDF) pages.
What makes this file version so extensive, is, that my 126 pages version is
a mixture of file sections combined with my transcripts. Exceptionally, are
the extensive RSS radio intercepts, incorporating all communications where
once Pheiffer, or his aliases, being W/T recorded in England. Pheiffer,
started his military career at Nest Bremen. During the German invasion of
Western Europe in May/June 1940, we can quite closely follow his whereabouts.
He finally ended up as the last KONO Leiter in Turkey, replacing Hptm. Dr.
Paul Leverkuehn, after the Vermehren disaster, in spring 1944.
(Combined
Intelligence/Espionage page, published on 2 September 2019)

KV 2/283 *****KV 2/283, Vice Consul Dr. Hermann Goeritz
in Tanger,
RSS intercepts The main part of this document relies
upon selected British RSS (Radio Security Service)
intercepts RSS, to my knowledge, intercepted
mainly German Intelligence communications; these intercepts had, of course, to be
deciphered first. In my perception, one of the greatest,
maybe even decisive, achievements of the Second World War. What is the purpose of this new
contribution? The great many W/T messages, are
passing on an understanding of their daily practises. For me it has become apparent, that
direct Intelligence had been handled via different channels. These gathered RSS intercepts, had
been once selected (in post war days) out of the "huge bulk" of existing
intercepts, with the objective: covering just the particular intercepts
which provides a connection onto the existence of "Dr. Herman Goeritz";
including his various cover-names. These messages (W/T telegrams)
provides a good understanding of what happened during the course of the war. It was not violent, because the Abwehr
did not carry weapons, but carefully digesting these messages, gives, at least
in my perception, an understanding of the German K.O. organisation. The so-called: Kriegsorganisation
was an Intelligence organisation particularly established in friendly,
mostly neutral, countries, as, for instance, in Spain, Portugal, Switzerland and
Sweden; but also
elsewhere. However, our focus, this time,
pointing at the Iberian Peninsula and their possessions in North Africa. Tanger (Tangier) and Tetuan,
were places of interest for all belligerents. After having digested these pages
seriously, you certainly will have got a better understanding of what played on
the none glamorous front of boring intelligence. My additional comment will support
your understanding, as it passes on side- and background information; which
nowhere else can be found. This knowledge is increasingly
accumulating due to my several years lasting commitments, since my first huge
project. (Combined
Intelligence/Espionage page, published on 2 September 2019)

,
KV 2/393 - KV 2/394 **********KV
2/393 - KV 2/394 on von Hentig
In my perception one of the most intriguing
file series ever. Dr. Georg Werner Otto von Hentig, was a diplomat,
albeit that the British Secret Services tried to consider him a military
subject, but the only reason was, that by this degradation they were not
hindered by the implications of diplomatic immunity. They didnot
play it, what one may consider a fair deal. It has, to repeat:
it was not.
Maybe emphasised by the fact that he proved always just to be smarter
than (MI.I and others). His file story started already in China about 1910
and ends in 1947. The main story started with a German diplomatic endeavour
of early 1915, where a relative small party left Berlin on a dramatic
journey towards Afghanistan. Which the British, and Russians, would like to
prevent at all costs. As to escape capture (during WW I and later WW II:
the Russians and Britain occupied Persia), von Hentig’s group crossed
the huge stretched of the Persian Salt-Sea. Please notice, all on
foot or on the back of a horse or other animal. He managed to arrive in
Kabul and had a very fruitful contact with the Emir and others. Even so
good, that he was invited on behalf of the Afghan Government in the 1950s!
He had to leave Afghanistan after a stay there for about 10 months. A way
back was considered to be too risky, and therefore they continued via the
Hindu-Kush – Pamir Mountain chain – Turkmenistan, into China; passing
through the Gobi-dessert, always watched by British S.I.S. Even,
religion-workers (missionaries)
were approached to provide information on him. Via Nanking, where his
friend-colleague Dr. von Roehr stayed together with their, Indian-Islamic
servant (desperately wanted by the British). The Chinese, like most people
on their huge track were anti-British orientated, likewise were the
Chinese generally too. When, for instance, the British diplomats pressed
upon the Chinese police to search Roehr’s and von Henting’s house, they (the
local Chinese police) informed them in advance that they were coming, by
telephone! However, it was decided that von Hentig should proceed on to the
U.S. In Shanghai, as a blind passenger on board SS Ecuador; he jumper off
the ship when it entered the harbour of Honolulu. Gave himself up, and went
to the police. Brought to Angel Island near San Francisco. After a couple of
days the German Consul turned up. Who was engaged in getting German
diplomats out of the U.S. as since recently Germany and the US were at
war since April 1, 1917. Now,
a most funny British/French embarrassment
is reflected within the papers: who
(of us) has ever agreed to give a “free conduct”
for von Hentig? This allowed him un-harassed onboard a Norwegian passenger
ship to reach Bergen in Norway and from there Germany again. Most
embarrassed they were, after von Hentig published his lovely booklet on his
“around the World trip” “Meine Diplomatenfahrt ins verschlossene Land”
(meant was Afghanistan) (Ullstein – Kriegsbücher, 1918). In the file we find
even a briefed translation of it. In this file prepared after the war
say about 1947, Joan Chanhalls of M.I.5. wrote down in a memo: that von
Hentig should never in future obtain an important function again. M.I.5 was
by this time already on the loosing side, but they weren’t aware of it! Not
included in the file: von Hentig was the first German Ambassador of
Germany, in Djakarta (Indonesia), in 1952!
What in my perception reflecting their frustrations most: – we find a copy
of Hentig’s 'around the world journey of 1915 – 1917', but now at the end of
1947! In my perception he should have gained a place in the Guinness
Book of Records.

(Combined
Intelligence/Espionage page, published on 2 September 2019)

KV
2/400 ... KV 2/402*****
Operation
Atlas, Kurt
Wieland's KV 400-402Palestine10'44 Operation Atlas; Kurt Wieland
files KV 2/400 - KV 2/402"Operation Atlas" was an RSHA Amt Mil operation Target: parachuting men over Palestine territories. They ultimately landed, after technical problems, on 5/6 October 1944 near to Jericho, in Palestine. The men dropped had strong links with the area and spoke the languages fluently,
because they had been born- and grown-up there. Curious, but disturbing S.I.M.E.
desires: they had been captured quite soon after their landing in a cave:
but were wearing uniforms! Now limiting the possibility of a trial, as
they were, by doing so: regular PoWs (appreciated being rather frustrating!)
This file being, for us, a most fruitful document, because as a spin-off,
for example, we found a reference on William Golepaugh whose existence was
noticed by the finding of falsified, but entirely correct, and perfectly
prepared documents. This was pointing at another, most sparkling story: The
Gimpel and Colepaugh case, please notice KV 2/564 (Combined
Intelligence/Espionage page, published on 2 September 2019)

KV 2/410 *****Kuebart Wilhelm Obstlt. KV 2/410Ausland/Abwehr I Berlin.
Obstlt.
Wilhelm Kuebart is in my perception an interesting person, as he was young
(born 1913)
and reached a rather high function within the German Abwehr organisation. He
entered in the foot-steps of Obstlt. i.G. Hansen, the Leiter of Abwehr I
between February 1943 and March 1944; where Kuebart first took over Gruppe I H (I Heer). The implication of this latter function, was, that he was always
more-or-less involved and in the "sphere" of Hansen. After the dismissal of
Admiral Canaris on 12 February 1944, Hansen soon replaced Canaris and
Kuebart became Head of Abwehr I (Intelligence) and was promoted Obstlt.
according him: the youngest within the entire Wehrmacht. Nearer to what
happened, we cannot come. Very impressive, being, that his nearness to Hansen, brought
him in some respect also at short distance of the attempts to change
Germany's Governmental anti Nazi course. Albeit, that he knew that someting
might happen, though, details he knew about NOT! However, the Nazi's
suspected also Kuebart, and he therefore landed on 22 July in a Gestapo
jail. All this is well described in this document.
(Combined
Intelligence/Espionage page, published on 2 September 2019)

KV 2/564**********Gimpel-Colepaugh
Case2 Spies landing at
Frenchman's Bayon29/11'44!
Erich Gimpel and William Colepaugh: An unique
German Espionage attempt "A Party of
two men", Erich Gimpel and William Colepaugh, landing in the night of 29 November 1944,
on the shore of Frenchman's Bay, in the US State Maine,
dropped there by the German submarine U
1230. Their aim was
going to New York, which they actually have reached. This story does
rely mainly on historical FBI interrogation reports. Quite some background has
been passed on the Amt VI offices in Berlin and their training at Seehof (Sorghvliet
- Zorgvlirt) in The Hague, in the Netherlands in spring 1944.
(Combined
Intelligence/Espionage page, published on 2 September 2019)

KV 2/757 ... KV 2/768 (including KV 2/2639 on Kraizizek)**********KV
2/757-KV 2/768 Trompke
Werz case, German espionage inSouth-Africa It is hardly known - that the
Germans maintained a quite intriguing spying commitment in the South African
Union. The nucleus of our South
Africa story was the aversion against Britain, in someway or another
caused by the not too long ago Two Boer Wars. There existed an animosity
(resistance) against the South African Prime Minister Field Marshal Smuts.
Albeit, that he acted in a cautious way; rather adequate considering the
circumstances. The Afrikaner movement, was
subversive against the S.A. Government, as well as opposing British stand in the
Second World War. There existed a Resistance
Organisation known as: Ossewa Brandwag. Don't forget, that the
'Afrikaner' originated most of 'The 17th Century Netherlands'; and their
language actually was (is) frozen old Dutch. I would like to introduce
first the story around Walter Kraizizek. He arrived in South Africa in
1935, his profession was a lithograph at a New Paper publisher. When the war started on 3rd
September 1939, all Axis aliens were captured and put in internment camps. Kraizizek escaped several
times; like seemingly did most others. A note in his interrogation
report noticed: that when he escaped he looked out for names with an Afrikaner
background, more likely guaranteeing that he approached someone who might be
friendly to him. And this was mostly not in vain!
His advantage, he knew the
Country for some years, and had become more or less acquainted with the customs
of the South African communities. In late spring 1943, he was
sent to Portuguese East Africa, as to escape from South Africa, still aiming in
escaping to Portuguese Angola. However, this did not mature,
and he stayed in Lourenco Marques up to October 1944; when a group of 6 were
expelled from Lourenco Marques. This was maintained under
strong, long term, political pressure from British side; they eventually left
for Portugal under a so-called "Free Conduct". With s.s. Quanza they headed
for Lisbon. But it is most interesting to notice all the implications
encountered by British S.I.S. (M.I.6 and M.I.5.). South Africa had already a
Dominion status, but acted as an independent state. I have tried to reflect this
in my subject selections. For example, British Services
mistrusted the South African Police and their Leaders. As to gain their support, in
some way or another, they were forced to lift some of Britain's most valuable
asset: Most Secret Source (MSS) Implying Enigma decodes
(Ultra) and other sources. But, when the s.s. Quanza
would pass Capetown, there existed the possibility that the South African Police
would insist on interrogating the Germans onboard the s.s. Guanza. This should be prevented at
all cost; because there would exist a real chance (danger) that the interrogated
persons could get the idea that their enemy knew about Most Secret German
communications. Therefore, it was decided to
skip Capetown and approaching it for interrogations, when the ship was searched
near Gibraltar. One fact was clear: they were
not entitled to use force, as the concerned 6 possessed "Free Conduct
Guarantee
on behalf of Britain as well as the US". Actually all being linked
with exchanging against a number of Allied individuals kept in
German hands. The intermediate was Switzerland, though, using a Swedish ship; country of the exchange was Portugal.
(Combined
Intelligence/Espionage page, published on 2 September 2019)

KV 2/961 .. KV 2/963, KV 2/967, KV 1332 *****
Nordpol affair &
Englandspielrelated file documents Respectively: Major Giesked; UIffz
Huntemann and Joseph Schreieder the Kriminaldirektor.Englandspiel
and
Nordpol affair.The Nordpol affair, as well as the
related Englandspiel, were probably the most successful counter espionage affairs on the German side. Its British counter-part was S.O.E. What makes it all so intriguing, is, the
fact that it lasted for nearly two years! You will encounter a most dramatic
story; very sad and a real drama, as > 50 persons had been involved
and with a very few exceptions, they lost their lives ultimately. You will be
confronted with genuine British document sections, which are being selected by
my choice out of the bulk of paper materials available. Such endeavour
is only fruitful, when we are in the position to take notice of the main
'entities' involved. We should confront ourselves with:
Huntemann,
Giskes' assistantand
Schreieder the "Kriminaldirektor" of the Sipo (S.D.)who 'invented'
the name Englandspiel and he actually
was the executive of the German Police operations. Before hand:
Britain gained utmost from wireless (W/T) intercepts, but just this aspect might
have been the braking point; as in Holland, the Germans possessed an excellent
telephone network and almost all crucial communications went through wires
instead of wireless! This may be
considered as the main reason why these events have been so disastrous!
I choose first
to digest Obstlt. Herman Joseph Giskes' file series KV 2/961 - 962
and 963. Not foreseeable, was the fact that it would cover too many pages at
once. Considering, for
example, a Dutch dissertation on Nordpol and Englandspiel (2003)(J.P.M.H.
Wolters), its scope is rather narrow, albeit that when going into details it is
done solid; but just outside it, it provides hardly anything! Therefore
providing all the efforts, a quite meagre understanding of what happened in
the Netherlands on the same time. Huntemann,
although he was an Uffz. (N.C.O.) in the quite small organisation of III F, he
did almost the daily operational work on behalf of its Leiter Major/Obstlt. Giskes. He
therefore is an excellent source of information; because he really dealt with
most people concerned. However, the
latter contribution covers only the file sections 1 - 3. In my perception, the
most intriguing section is number 4 (to be covered within Part II,
as it considers the names of all those Huntemann could add what he knew about a
person. Maybe for historians the most fruitful source of information.
Joseph
Schreieder In my
perception, he should be considered as the most relevant person of the Nordpol
Affairs and the Englandspiel, on the German side. Schreieder,
Kriminaldirektor of the SD, and Hermann Joseph Giskes on behalf of the Abwehr
III-F (military counter Intelligence). The Englandspiel
and Nordpol affairs, was on the German side unprecedented successful, mainly due
to their mutual way of understanding. In contrast to
what often was practiced, Schreieder was against violence versus those being
captured. In my
perception, please remember: what have played a major role, in contrast
elsewhere, was the existence in Holland of a wide, and good functioning,
telephone system; preventing the application of wireless communications. Otherwise, the
course of history concerning Nordpol affairs and Englandspiel would have had a
short operational life, but it lasted from about 12 March 1942 until, at least,
autumn 1943. We should not
forget: that about 50 men have been murdered in the Mauthausen Concentration
Camp! Without the
implications of the Funkabwehr and its Police related counter-part the Orpo, we
cannot imagine what organisation structures, once had been involved. Holland, and
Paris including its vicinity, (neglecting some other implied areas) were mainly handled by the Orpo organisation; the
latter stood for: Ordnungspolizei, thus an organisation, directed by the R.S.H.A.
Rivalry, of course, existed, but what can be learned from the next report,
combined with my foregoing file surveys, is,
that, at least in my perception, this organisation was quite well capable handling their tasks as
was expected. Albeit, that they operated in more restricted areas, and
consequently, it was a smaller organisation. Compared with the Wehrmacht, the general
personnel ranking of those concerned within the Orpo was of a higher level than
that of most of the Wehrmacht Funkabwehr personnel. Maybe because they (Orpo) were
professionals (civil servants); and their organisation was not directly
depending upon conscripts. When we consider the names involved, in
particular in regard to the 'Heer / GAF' Funkabwehr, we see that the same names
repeatedly are turning up in various areas, what might imply that quite many
were moved frequently all over the occupied European continent.
(Combined
Intelligence/Espionage page, published on 2 September 2019)

KV 2/1329*****GermanCounter-Intelligence (III-F) in Switzerland: von Pescatore,
Piert
This file concerns for a great deal the questions about the Communist spying
network operating for Switzerland; wherein Alexander Rado and his magic
German source place within the OKW or OKH in Berlin. Painful for the
Germans, was, the fact: by what means came these informations within a few
days from Berlin to Switzerland. This group was also known as
Rote Drei,
likely the Germans baptised this name. (Combined
Intelligence/Espionage page, published on 2 September 2019)

KV 2/1477 ... KV 2/1483**********Mayr
Franz case,
a German spying network in PersiaThis is, in my perception, one of the most intriguing
file-series of the entire KV 2/xxx series!The Franz Mayr Case: culminating up to about 4000 file pages.Studying files and
at the same time finding my way in getting information within my "grey cells", I,
in most cases, transcribe the content of a copied file section; which often is
consisting of bits-and-pieces. Thissummary
was originally only meant for private application - therefore the selection of papers are only following the
lines of my instant interest. Thinking why I am engaging myself - I have drawn the
conclusion that my main interest concerns the personalities involved; and on the
second place the context of the German Secret Services. This is, again, in my
perception, one of the most intriguing file of the entire KV 2/xxx series!
In the
KLATT-OSTRO-JOSEPHINE cases, the German military Ausland/Abwehr was in charge; but in
case of Mayr it mainly was a concern of the S.D. (SD). Don't think of
concentration camps or so, but it clearly dealt with intelligence of so-called
R.S.H.A. Amt VI; emphasising, in our case, on political matters (albeit,
that when Mayr and his partner left Germany Amt VI wasn't yet existing). Just this
latter aspect was what Mayr accomplished. He felt himself
being like a "Lawrence of Arabia". Indeed, to some extent this was true. He
engaged himself in forming a political nucleus, in respect to "Fifth Column" in
Persian politics. In my perception he was a smart person and - given
the circumstances within his context - he achieved quite much. After his arrest
on 15th August 1943, between 125 - 150 Persians had been arrested as a
consequence.
Quite some new visions
will be disclosed within the next document. My second
consideration:- bleak to notice sadly, time-and-again, that a rather civilised
Nation like Great Britain, is (was) lacking an established "check-and-balance".
Civil-servants judging about "unlimited imprisonments", what might have been
sanctioned within a service branch, but it was against international Treatments
(Conventions). Andthey indeed were aware of it,
for an occasion:but don't notice it in the reply to the
Swiss Legation (Mayr
case)(reply onto a query forwarded by the
British Foreign Office towards M.I5.)!
These annoying facts are really upsetting me, because it is the bleak-side
of human behaviour. Britain does not possess a so-called: Fundamental
legislation - where all basic human rights being accounted (Grundgesetz,
Gundrechte);
but a system based upon jurisdiction. For example, during the warthe appalling case of
My Erikson (Swedish
citizen). That even Guy Liddell wasn't feeling well with it
can be noticed on a occasion where he considered:- from my point of view - they
may haveMy. (KV 2/535 - 539) The SD
intelligence service had, in
1940, not the slightest ideas about foreign intelligence and the state of
affairs abroad; in particular in the Middle East. Franz Mayr,
together with Roman Gamotta, left
Germany in October 1940, and arrived via Russia, on 8 November 1940, at Pavlevi
in Persia. Without sufficient currency for long-time stay,
lacking sound intelligence backgrounds; and more significant -without any means of
communications between them and Berlin! Even British
intelligence personnel were, now and then, rather impressed by what Franz Mayr had
achieved between his arrival in October 1940 and his capture on 15 August 1943.
Mayr's was ultimately caught - not
because of his failure, but he was betrayed by a Persian put under British pressure. Some quite
shocking aspect will be noticed - throwing a bleak
light on some aspects. I have to admit, that I never could have imagined before
that such aspect would cross my research! In one of the
reports was noticed a text written text by Mayr - but in Persian language;
albeit in roman writing. His great advantage: Germany
did not belong to the occupants and never did so in the Middle East. I always thought
that Lenin was the nucleus of:The enemies of my enemy are
my friends; but it proved to originate from the Koran. Please bear the
following historical constellation always in mind: in August 1941, the so-called
Allied Forces occupied Iraq and Iran (Persian) territories (again); albeit not the land
of the Gashgai tribes in the south, which was considered a hostile territory.
But a good hiding ground for Germans. Schulze-Holthus stayed there until he was
captured in spring 1944; by the way, the latter was headed by the regular
Ausland/Abwehr. It has to be noticed, though, that both, SD and Abwehr, used the
facilities of Gartenfeld's KG 200. However, the
Allied occupation had been commenced with all the colonial-like down-sides. What to think of
a comment in one of the papers, where someone approached the (Persian) Premier - who the
British just had brought to Office. This is the true environment were the main part of
our history is taking place. KV 2/1481: The next file, is , in my perception, a
rather interesting document, because it concerns mainly Franz Mayr's
(translated) diaries,
once captured in November 1942, in Isfahan; albeit that Mayr himself wasn't caught
yet.
You will find my selection of notes, among it a quite intimate letter on behalf
of Mayr's girlfriend (mistress) Lili Sanjari. Mr. Vazari, a Persian partner of Franz Mayr, who
apparently adored Hitler (apparently not the only one). Quoting makes sense, as it reflects the attitude and
moods of the year 1942. But also expressing the constant danger of becoming
caught and the according frequent change of hiding places. Names mostly in code, which constituted still
a mystery - until Mayr himself had been caught on 15 August 1943; after being betrayed by
a Persian put under some pressure by - British D.S.O. CICI - in Teheran. (Combined
Intelligence/Espionage page, published on 2 September 2019)

KV 2/1484*****Schulze Case, the
Anton Group in Persian tribe territory!1943-March 44 Schulze Case or Anton Group Incorporating Schulze(-Holthus),
Pirwanka (AOB, according Schulze Pirwonka), Harbers and Kurmes (AOB, according
Schulze Kurmis) It
has to be noticed though: that British services never dared about the accuracy
of foreign names.
For example, Schulze’s name being 99,999 % spelled incorrectly Schultze.
This series is directly related with the foregoing file series on Franz Mayr.
Though, most intriguing, any way. (Combined
Intelligence/Espionage page, published on 2 September 2019)

KV 2/1487 ... KV 2/1490 *****KV
2/1487-1490+KV
2/89: Wolf, Becker & Utzinger,
espionage in Argentina This
file series are most exceptional, because dealing with espionage aspects
happening in Argentina 1942 -1945. KV 2/1487 - KV 2/1488 - KV 2/1489 - KV 2/1490 on General-Major Friedrich Theodor Wolf
once Military Attaché in Argentina 1943 - 1944 (partially) Main subject: German Espionage. Friedrich
Theodor Wolf (photographed in Camp 020, on 28.5.45) Born: 4 January 1893 zu
Kirchberg, Land Braunschweig (Brunswick) This
contribution deals with a selection of aspects of German
Intelligence and/or espionage The relevance
of this webpage is, that there hardly can be found detailed information on this
intriguing subject elsewhere. Was it a
decisive theatre? Of course not, but so little is known about it that
era, that I
consider it worth dedicating time on this subject. Part I
KV 2/1487-General Wolf South America
This Part I
runs up to KV 2/1489-1, to be continued in due course with: KV 2/1489-2 The first logical step was to approach
General-Major Wolf's resting file series. But there wasn't too much to add. After consideration, I decided to
approach Johannes Siegfried Becker's files as Becker played a remarkable role in
German espionage in Argentine (Argentina) KV 2/89Rather interesting materials, which on
its own is worth a Survey; however, I have merged it with the existing document
on General-Major Wolf. In some respect these circles acted partially
complementary; not with- but against one another. Another subject was implemented in
this document and he was Utzinger, the was the person in charge with W/T matters
outside the Embassy communications. In Argentine there existed mainly two
intelligence branches: One, from the classic Military
organisation, like was the regular Abwehr in Berlin; but in this case mainly
guided by: Admiral Buerckner's Amtsgruppe/Ausland.
Their used nomenclatures differed from that regular Abwehr/Ausland, which
consisted of the sections I, II and III. Whereas AG/Ausland consisted of
5 sections; which might cause confusion. The second group was a rather, non-diplomatic,
establishment. It was controlled by the quite fearful Amt IV of the
Reichssicherheitshauptamt, in other words S.D.
(SD) controlled. Albeit, during the course of the war, its organising bureau
(apparently) became Amt VI,
the more purely military side of it. But later in the war, say, after mid 1943 -
Berlin tried to stress them to supply the so desperately needed war-economic
information (Wi) only. Apparently they weren't able to fulfil these
requirements. However, within Wolf's file, the SD
aspect was emphasised upon, whilst in
KV 2/89 the SD aspects were not
particularly discussed. Becker, Juan (Johannes) Siegfried and secondly
(on a photo) We do not have a photo of Gustav
Utzinger. He apparently was a graduated Dr. in
Chemistry. KV 2/1487 - KV 2/1490 and KV
2/89 on Friedrich Wolf - Johannes Siegfried Becker and Gustav Uzinger What
is, more often encountered than one may expect, is, that also this file is a
virtual document, because all facts, bits and pieces had been gathered from
hear-say and some copies from American reports; who neither did never meet
with Becker!
(Combined
Intelligence/Espionage page, published on 2 September 2019)

KV 2/1500 -KV 2/1501 KV 2/1503*****KV
1500-1501+1503, Rote Kapelle and 20 July
'44 attempt aspects
On aspects of "Rote Kapelle" and some on the 20 July 1944 assassination attempt on Hitler. Based
on interrogation reports covered within the British
National Archives: KV 2/1500 - KV 2/1501On:
Horst Kopkow and
KV
2/1503 On:
Richard Rolf Werner Richter Both
men once members of the R.S.H.A.
linked police organisations. Why focussing
our attention on these fearing men? Because they
acted, at crucial moments in history, on field where
not much is known about: "Rote
Kapelle" was mainly interlinked
with Communist sympathisers opposing Nazism. Albeit, that we
deal this time mainly with which took place in France and a bit in Belgium; and some on the
20th July 1944 attempt in Germany. But "Rote Kapelle" actually concerned, in someway or another, espionage
against Germany. Some names who
will be noticed, among quite many others, are: Schulze-Boysen,
Trepper, Kent ... But, please bear in mind:
That the Rote Kapelle complex
covered: Germany, Holland, Belgium, France and Switzerland mainly; and thousands
had once been involved. Kopkow also
dealt with some aspects of the R.S.HA*.
response on the assassination attempted on Hitler of 20 July 1944. This latter fact
is quite brief, but hardly one will have known it from the German police
operational side. Glamorous
stories have been told, but these documents are showing it from the first hand
perspective.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horst_Kopkow of which I would
like to quote paragraph: MI5interrogated Kopkow heavily for the next four years to find out his methods
against Soviet espionage. Kopkow cooperated and dictated notes to his former
secretary Bertha Rose. British intelligence sheltered him from
war crimes
investigation and made him available only for three times in war crimes trials.
They announced his "death" to War Crimes Group in London in January 1948.
According to partially declassified MI.5 documents released 2004 in the British
National Archives, MI.6 hid Kopkow in order to utilize his knowledge further.
They released him in West
Germany in 1949 or 1950 as a textile factory worker in the British
occupation zone. Later he gave just two statements to the West German police
when they were investigating the disappearance and death of Gestapo chief
Heinrich Müller.
Quoting his
personal data: Horst Kopkow
(29 November 1910,
Ortelsburg,
East
Prussia,
Germany (now
Szczytno,
Poland) – 13 October 1996, Gelsenkirchen,
Germany) was
a Nazi German SS
major who worked for German Security police and, after the war, was concealed by
British intelligence to use his knowledge during the Cold War.
I tried the same
in respect to Rolf Werner
Richter: The only serious
evidence I traced an indication that he had been engaged within the - US
sponsored - Gehlen Organisation, the forerunner of the Bundesnachrichtendienst.
(Combined
Intelligence/Espionage page, published on 2 September 2019)

KV 1611 - KV 2/1627*****
Rote Drei,
communist espionage
network against Germany
Rote DreiCommunist
espionage network
mainly operating in Switzerland, based
on
the
KV 2/1611 series (Foote's) as well as KV 2/1627 (Roessler's) On Rudolf
Roessler (Rössler). The first document
series is mainly
dedicated to Alexander Allan Foote, an ominous W/T operator working in Switzerland, Foote was already in
the 1930s left wing orientated and became a "brigadier" on the Communist side during the Spanish
Civil War in the second half of the 1930s. Albeit, that he
volunteered first in the R.A.F. where he signed in fore
6 years, in 1935. But already on
23.12.1936 he left, with others, England heading for Spain; hence
deserting from the R.A.F. Alexander Rado, was one of the most
mystic personalities involved; his network became known as Rote Drei I suppose due to the
three W/T operators involved. Still a mystery, is -
through which channel means he got 'his highly relevant top secret OKH' (Oberkommando
des Heeres)
directives, which generally weren't older than, say, one week, from Berlin! Consider also the file
dedicated to Roessler;
Rado's main source of unique intelligence. An important channel
went through Rudolf Roessler (Rössler); a German, albeit, that in his post-war
file he was described being a Czech. The confusion might
originate from the fact that Roessler (Rössler) once had been born in German or
Austrian territory. But, after the World War One, due to promises made by the
Britons and French, without consulting locals; territories were simply occupied
by the new Czecho-Slovak Republic; partly known as Sudetenland. However, since about
1933 Roessler's permanent residence was in Switzerland. Rudolf Roessler alias "Lucie"The most mysterious person supplying OKW strategical information merely on a continual basis, between 1941 and 1944.
(Combined
Intelligence/Espionage page, published on 2 September 2019)

KV 2/1699 - KV 2/1700*****SeeloewefailedGermanespionageattempts
against England 1940
KV 2/1699 - KV 2/1700
on Carl Heinrich Meier, Charles Albert van den Kieboom, Sjoerd Pons
and
Jose Rudolf Walberg;Albeit, that this latter name
was, likely, a false one. According information from the
file Part II, it likely was via his mother's second marriage Henri Dubois
The first three were Dutch citizen; third one was according a
letter a Belgian, who in the later 1930s lived with an Uncle and Aunt in a
suburb of Paris All were, in someway, involved in espionage attempts against England during the preparation for
the invasion of Great Britain during late summer or early autumn of
1940. German code-name :
Unternehmen Seelöwe
(Seeloewe); concerning: The German
invasion of England.An
endeavour wherefore the Germans were definitely not prepared at all!
As it never had been their intention to invade Britain, really.
A very sad story, where three, non-German citizens were sacrificed for an
endeavour where they had no concern with, at all.
(Combined
Intelligence/Espionage page, published on 2 September 2019)

KV 2/1722 ... KV 2/1724*****KV
2/1722-1724Hellmuth Osmar Alberto an
Argentinean, versusMI5&MI6. On Hellmuth a quite tragic Argentinean. Who was sent
from Argentina to Spain as an diplomatic
envoy on behalf of the Argentinean Government in October 1943. He was arrested
onboard the Spanish ship: Cabo de Hornos albeit in the
possession of a legal Argentinean diplomatic passport. There occurred
in the course of this story very strange matters. Hellmuth was
being arrested without British Secret Services possessed sound knowledge, as they had
hoped for the fact that Hellmuth possessed also a German nationality. Which wasn't the
case, but no reason for reconsidering the circumstances. What is
appalling, in my perception, are the ignorances of the facts. The British
Secret Services, in both World Wars, acted in many respects without a full legal authorisation. Even when this
was challenged, in this case by the British Home Office, they did not accept,
and went on with their, illegal, handlings. This behaviour
is not the only disgusting event, there are more examples, proving the
systematic breaching, of often international agreements. They handled as
if they "Ruled the Waves" which they actually did, albeit without
legal justification! The main problem
might have been that the Anglo-Saxons are lacking a
"Fundamental-Constitution" (Grundgesetz). For those
wanting to enter into these aspect: I would like to invite you to study, for
example: KV 2/535 + 536 +
537 + 538 + 539 concerning: My Erikson (Ericsson) and KV 2/1477 + 1478 + 1479 + 1480 + 1481 + 1483 + 1484 on
Franz Mayr, in particular their attitude after the war. Albeit, here the
British Secret Services were hunting on Franz Mayr -
who proved to be
smarter then they were. They set-out a trap for the once by them cheated
Swiss Authorities in the case of Franz Mayr; and these did just what they (S.I.M.E)
did not expect. They gave it up, ultimately, in about 1951! But also
consider the von Hentig's case, mainly playing during the first world-war and beyond.
http://www.cdvandt.org/KV-2-393-394-von-Hentig-modi.pdf (Combined
Intelligence/Espionage page, published on 2 September 2019)

KV 2/1971 *****KV 2/1971 Sonderkommando
Pannwitz,
on "Rote Kapelle"& "Kent" Heinz Pannwitz and his Sonderkommando
Mainly dealing with what was called "Rote Kapelle" Pannwitz Dr.
Heinz Please consider
also, since 7 January 2019, also KV 2/2068 on Kent.
Sonderkommando Pannwitz counts of a nearly lunatic story, where also Trepper,
the main Russian "Rote Kapelle" leader in Western Europe was involved, even
in the early times of 1941. I would like to invite you to
read it yourself, you will land in an unimaginable world! (Combined
Intelligence/Espionage page, published on 2 September 2019)

KV 2/2068*****KV 2/2068 Sukolovment is: Fritz Kent,
real name
Anatoly Markovich Gurevich Sukolov Victor,
Better know as: Fritz Kent Real name: Anatoly
Markovich Gurevich (might be
an Anglo-Saxon way of spelling) In some
way this file is a spin-off of the intriguing file on Pannwitz
KV 2/1971 Like so often, when S.I.S. was lacking
the contact with someone to be dealt with, they had to rely upon second class
witnesses. Marguerite Singer - Barcza who was once Kent's
mistress, is entering quite prominently. Albeit the latter's KV 2/ file has been found in the
meantime.
(Combined
Intelligence/Espionage page, published on 2 September 2019)

KV 2/2074 *****KV 2/2074
Trepperthe "Grand Chef"in wartime Belgium and FranceThe
main file on Trepper. The
problems with these kind of files, where British Secret Services were
apparently more or less hunting a ghost, they had to rely on second
class sources; because they never represent the value of the real Subject. He was
born in 1904 in Neumarkt, in (Austrian) Galicia; in those days, belonging to the
Austrian-Hungarian Monarchy. On the
other hand, they had no other source to rely upon than Germans whom dealt with
him during wartime days. Difficult, these men belonged to a now
regarded: Criminal SS organisation of the RSHA as they were police personnel of
various branches. Stapa - Stapo, SD, Gestapo ... "more or less inflicted" was the
Kriminalpolizei, the normal criminal police, which, by the way, constituted
about 50% of the entire police services. They dealt with burglars, prostitution
and that like. Less inflicted, but also, sometimes,
encountered was the Orpo. The latter constituted the Police organisation dealing
with controlling (countering) illicit wireless communications. Their main job
was monitoring these kinds of wireless traffic, often designated W/T. Their obligation was to provided the
DFing personnel (main centre was in Spandau) as long as not the Wehrmacht was in
charge. However: You will understand why he was pushed
into the Communism corner. The objective of our historical survey
is Communication; but in particular in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany and
Holland - a well known Communist spying organisation engendered, which the
Germans designated: "Rote Kapelle". Trepper and Kent (Sukolov) whose real
name was, according Wikipedia: Anatoly Markovich Gurevich (Anglo-Saxon
way of spelling it) In some way or
another, Kent but also Trepper had an exceptional friendly contact with the
personnel of the German secret police in Paris (Sonderkommando). Not only that
they, cooperated, but, for example: When Trepper
escaped during a guarded visit in a big Pharmacy store, he was never caught
again. But what to
think of - that he later wrote some letters
to them to apologise for his escape!
I would like to notice also: that a wider picture is emerging: that the
Abwehr, a military related organisation versus the police related services,
differed in success enormously; the police, albeit the bad guys, were by far
more successful in what they did find-out about matters, than was ever the
Abwehr. They traced, for example, someone, by exhaustingly searching
(browsing) through the French administration on foreigners and that like.
Simply: they were policemen. (Combined
Intelligence/Espionage page, published on 2 September 2019)

KV 2/2944 **********KV
2/2294 the "Passim"the sailing missions to South Africa
& South AmericaMight
read as a kind of intriguing 'boy's book'. This time
we focus on an intriguing story about the Oberfunkmeister (Chief Spark) Guenther
Stracke. He served
as a wireless (W/T) operator on board the “Passim”, a sailing vessel as it was
known. This
vessel once was required (Requiriert) on behalf of the German Intelligence in France. There
apparently exist very few publications on this quite spectacular story, but the
French author Saint-Loup published a book: Hitler’s Geisterschiffe. Whether an
English language version does exist is out of my knowledge. Like
always, when the successful German endeavours had been captured (interrupted) by
Allied Naval actions, it is, in my perception, most likely that Hollywood would
have created a successful film scenario about it. But it
went not like this. This does imply that it would be good idea to let you approach this story briefly by
means of British, and partly US, interrogation reports. Maybe it
might sound a bit chaotic, but look at it as “being a teaser”. They
accomplished three rather successful trips to the South African Continent and to
South America, mainly Argentine. No weapons being involved, as the sailing
vessel was camouflaged as being a regular foreign fishing vessel. Some website pages
call this boat according its cover-name: Santa Barbara, which isn't correct,
by the way! However, more PoWs had been involved in this file series, which in some way
might confusing you, when Guenther Stracke not being referred onto, they often
note: PW a - PW d. Its Captain was Hein Garber who, in December
1944, the ship arrived in the Spanish harbour town Vigo, as the ports in
France, where no longer in German hands. Shortly
thereafter he receiver das "Ritterkreuz" he was the fourth Abwehr member who
ever received a Ritterkreuz; before him did: von Foelkersam, Lange and Gartenfeld. (Combined
Intelligence/Espionage page, published on 2 September 2019)

KV 2/3573 - KV 2/2654 *****KV 2/3573 & KV 2/2654 Reith & Recke
Cases in
North Africa
The Reith & Recke
related
files.
Some part of Reith's file once took place on the North- and South-American continent,
and then proceeding onto North Africa; where he became the Consul General
(Minister) in Tangier (Tanger)
The second file is on Rudolf; alias Recke and Moruno This latter role mainly covered Abwehr operations from Tetuan on the North African Continent ( now Morocco). It is quite sad,
that the reproduction quality is so poor, that photo's are not usable for
reproduction. One gets really the impression: as if the micro-film reels had
been once stored for many decades under the undercarriage of a train, though,
without proper protection! On the one
hand, the results are a bit meagre, but this might have been caused by the very facts,
that those involved never have been really interrogated by British Services. (Combined
Intelligence/Espionage page, published on 2 September 2019)

KV 3/3 **********Canaris,
message decryptswhere in
his name had been used 1940-44 Messages where Admiral Canaris' name, or cover-names, had been once intercepted by British RSS.
We like to show you a series of so-called Abwehr W/T decrypts, collected within the unique file KV 3/3 series.
The objective of this webpage, is to confront you with intercepts, made over the period
of 19.5.1940 and up to late 1944. Quite
surprising - in the British National Archives we cannot trace a file on
Germany's "Military Chief Secret Service Admiral Wilhelm Canaris".
Whereas, on the other hand, files exist on third class personalities.
However, a single "collection of pages" does exist - and these are just the
subject of this webpage: KV 3/3 Like I have done in
various files before, available on our Website: I copy text passages
(sections) and supplementing transcriptions, including my comments; aiming
herewith to enhance the implications of the subject. This time I don't make selections,
though, you will be confronted with the
integral content albeit, that each W/T message being dealt with separately. The advantage of this
procedure, is, that it becomes digitally accessible (searchable), even on the
web. (Combined
Intelligence/Espionage page, published on 2 September 2019)